McElroy, Homer K - CD-40215
Title
McElroy, Homer K - CD-40215
Subject
U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa)
Description
Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa.
Identifier
CD - 40215
Surname
McElroy
Given Name(s)
Homer K
Town or City of Residence
Washington
County of Residence
Washington
State of Residence
IA
Birth Date
13 Sep 1885
Birthplace
Washington Co-IA
Enlistment Age
21
22
25
26
27
28
30
22
25
26
27
28
30
Civil Occupation
laborer
gas fitter
gas fitter
gas fitter
gas fitter
Number of Enlistments
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
Date of Enlistment
5 Jul 1907
6 Jul 1910
5 July 1911
15 Jul 1912
5 Jul 1913
20 Jul 1914
10 Aug 1915
6 Jul 1910
5 July 1911
15 Jul 1912
5 Jul 1913
20 Jul 1914
10 Aug 1915
Enlistment Unit
Co D 54th Reg
Co D 54th Reg
Co D 54th Reg
Co D 54th Reg
Co D 54th Reg
Co D 54th Reg
Co K 1st Reg
Co D 54th Reg
Co D 54th Reg
Co D 54th Reg
Co D 54th Reg
Co D 54th Reg
Co K 1st Reg
Height
5ft 6in
Complexion
dark
Eye Color
dark blue
Hair Color
dark brown
Weight
140lbs
Access Instructions
This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply.
Collection
Citation
“McElroy, Homer K - CD-40215,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed February 8, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/59402.